Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 806 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Which tool is it?): Decide which skill the question is testing. Use that lesson’s tip — the story element, the sense or comparison, the genre, the point of view or the syllable count. Read your choice back into the question to check it.

1. 1.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) My Dog Ate My Rangoli (b) The Day Dad Sneezed (c) Escape from Crocodile River
2. 2.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” ___ Fatima. (a) whispered (b) shouted (c) asked
3. 3.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ garden smelled of roses.” (a) okay (b) blooming (c) good
4. 4.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I hid my diary under the pillow. (b) We hid our diary under the pillow. (c) Riya hid her diary under the pillow.
5. 5.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “elephant”? (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3
6. 6.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ sun rose over the hills.” (a) nice (b) good (c) golden
7. 7.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Fatima (b) Imran (c) Ms Gill
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
9. 9.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) rain – tray (b) day – tray (c) day – bed
10. 10.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The camera went ___ at the party.” (a) drip (b) buzz (c) click
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (a) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (c) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it.
14. 14.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is cold? (a) Aryan was cold. (b) Aryan rubbed his hands and blew on his fingers. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Aryan’s cheek.
15. 15.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) in the dry season (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) one rainy morning
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
19. 19.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is scared? (a) Riya was scared. (b) Riya froze and held her breath as the floor creaked. (c) Riya beamed and hugged everyone in sight.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
21. 21.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
22. 22.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
23. 23.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside. (b) Vihaan tied his shoelaces and ran outside. (c) Sneha tied her shoelaces and ran outside.
24. 24.Read the story. Which word best describes Saanvi?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) helpful (b) lazy (c) unkind
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
26. 26.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bowler ___ the ball towards the stumps.” (a) threw (b) got (c) hurled
27. 27.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
28. 28.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The leaking tap went drip in the dark.” (a) tap (b) dark (c) drip
29. 29.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) sticky
30. 30.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) brave escapes from danger
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
32. 32.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
33. 33.Read the story. Which word best describes Vihaan?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) selfish (b) greedy (c) sensible
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere.
36. 36.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) the playground (b) the school hall (c) the sports ground
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Monkey and the Bananas (b) The Bear’s Promise (c) The Deer and the Tortoise
39. 39.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Late Train (c) This Is My Story
40. 40.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The coach ___ to us from across the big field.” (a) shouted (b) went (c) spoke

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